River stage
Evadale, Neches River
- River level
- 5.33 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.68 ft
- Recent high
- 12.12 ft
- Recent low
- 4.45 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EVDT2
- 30-day change
- -0.32 ft
- Average
- 6.45 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 26.20 ft
In brief
The Neches River at Evadale, TX read 5.33 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.67 ft below action stage. That is 0.32 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EVDT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.20 ft | 1884-05-01 |
| 2 | 25.11 ft | 2017-09-02 |
| 3 | 24.50 ft | 1915-08-08 |
| 4 | 23.58 ft | 1944-05-11 |
| 5 | 22.53 ft | 1953-05-24 |
| 6 | 22.20 ft | 1929-06-01 |
| 7 | 21.45 ft | 1932-03-01 |
| 8 | 21.02 ft | 2021-05-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
The river is at bankfull stage.
- 15.00 ft
Conolly road in Northwest Orange County floods.
- 16.00 ft
Roads in Northwest Orange County are flooded to the point vehicle traffic is impossible along Connolly road as lower spots of Lake View road near the river.
- 17.00 ft
Minor flooding expected with the boat ramps at Evadale possibly becoming inaccessible. Flooding can be expected in the low-lying areas of the Lakeview community in Orange County.
- 19.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding. Water enters buildings adjacent to gauge.
- 21.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding occurs. Water across some roads near the river.
- 24.00 ft
Major lowland flooding occurs.
- 26.20 ft
The river is at its flood of record. Water reaches the floor of the shelter house.
- 29.00 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge over the river.
- 29.50 ft
Water reaches the top of the instrument shelf.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neches River flooding at Evadale?
No. The Neches River at Evadale is at 5.33 ft, 9.67 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Evadale?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the Neches River has been at Evadale?
The highest crest on record is 26.2 ft, on 1884-05-01.
Is the Neches River high or low right now at Evadale?
At 5.33 ft it is higher than 39% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EVDT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08041000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.